Packard, Myron W.

The following data is extracted from History of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Washington, 1889.

MYRON W. PACKARD. - This leading citizen of the lower Sound was born in Madrid, St. Lawrence county, New York, in 1830. At the age of twenty-three he left his native place, where he was in the mercantile business, coming as far west as Illinois, and in the same year journeyed on to River Falls, Wisconsin. That was his home for seventeen years, three of which were spent in the Union army, from which he was mustered out as a quartermaster-sergeant.

In 1870 he came to Washington Territory, bringing his wife and family of five children, and located on White river, engaging in the mercantile business. Regarding Snohomish a more eligible business point, he removed thither in the summer of 1871, and engaged in the same business until 1879, when he returned to Wisconsin, but was detained no longer than till the year 1882. Returning to our coast he found a location on Skagit river. There he remained until 1885, when he once more went to Snohomish, and with his son in 1887, by purchase and building, opened his present fine store, where he is doing a successful business.

Mr. Packard has secured the confidence of the people, and has served the county as probate judge, auditor and treasurer. He was also a member of the first board of trustees of Snohomish, and still holds that position. He is a Republican, and the father of the editor of the well-known journal, The Eye.

Source: History of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Washington, 1889

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